EMOTIONAL
REGULATION
REGULATION
T/F: Emotional regulation is a skill
What is true
Tipp is... (finish the sentence)
What is a way that we can immediately begin regulating our emotions.
T/F: When experiencing intense emotions we should belittle our pain and suck it up.
T/F: Using the opposite reaction strategy means we should let others mistreat us.
What is false. We should always be treated fairly and with respect. Opposite reaction allows us to ask for this while also being respectful and fair ourselves.
T/F: Every time your friend gets angry they call you names and say that they never liked you to begin with. This behavior is acceptance because they were angry. After all, they didn't mean it.
What is false. It is never okay for someone to treat us with disrespect just because they are angry.
T/F: We are able to choose what emotions we do and do not feel
What is false
T/F: When we use cold water or ice we should do it until it hurts or our skin turns blue
What is false. We want to regulate without causing our body harm
T/F: Radical acceptance means I'm okay with what's happening.
T/F We should always go with our gut reaction.
Someone cuts infront of you in line at Game Stop. You want to tell them they are incredibly rude and what's wrong with society. You should...
What is take a deep breath, let them politely know that you were already waiting in line.
The process of managing the intensity and length of your emotions as well as how you respond to them
What is emotional regulation
Breathing in for 4 seconds, holding our breath for 4 seconds, exhaling for 4 seconds, and holding for 4 seconds, then repeating.
What is box breathing, paced breathing, or deep breathing
This feeling will pass and I will be okay
What is a coping statement.
To practice opposite reaction you would do this...
What is the opposite of whatever is your gut reaction.
You're furious at a co-worker. You leave the room, go to the bathroom, and splash cold water on your face.
What is TIPP
All emotions are valid but... (finish the sentence)
What is all behaviors are not
Relaxing our muscles in our feet, our legs, our stomach, our neck
What is progessive relaxation
Radical acceptance is an aspect of...
What is DBT.
If you feel an intense urge to scream when angry, the opposite action would be to do this instead.
What is speak softly.
You're feeling super nervous about a first date and you want to cancel. Instead you go with them to dinner and stay prsent.
What is opposite action
Why is emotional regulation important?
What is it allows us to control our feelings and make good choices. It's necessary for healthy relationships with others and ourselves.
TIPP stands for...
What is take a cold shower, intense exercise, paced breathing, progressive relaxation
Radical acceptance is best for this emotion...
What is anger/bitterness
What is make things worse, hurt others, or hurt yourself.
The job you really wanted sends you an email saying they decided to go with another candidate. You're upset but remind yourself that you have dealt with difficult situations before so you can deal with this one too.